The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Nashville, TN. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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61 providers found
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    336 22nd Ave. N., 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Spinal Tumor, and Subependymoma. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SpecialtyCare

    214 Centerview Drive, Suite 100, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    . Dr. De Victoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. De Victoria is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    336 22nd Avenue, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivian Hoang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Dr. Hoang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    336 22nd Ave. N., 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Schaublin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schaublin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Foot Drop, and Subependymoma. Dr. Schaublin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Vanderbilt Hemostasis Treatment Clinic

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 2500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Moots is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moots is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Real Time Neuromonitoring Associates PLLC

    336 22nd Avenue North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Romina Shirka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Shirka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, and Foot Drop. Dr. Shirka is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Shirka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Real Time Neuromonitoring Associates PLLC

    336 22nd Avenue North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Minahan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Minahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Fractured Spine, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Minahan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Minahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    336 22nd Ave. N., 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kira Dillard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Foot Drop, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Dillard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    336 22nd Ave. N., 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, and Foot Drop. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cari Motuzas is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Motuzas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Stroke, Astrocytoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    SpecialtyCare

    Brentwood, TN 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Soriano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Phantom Limb Pain, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Soriano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Specialtycare

    Brentwood, TN 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Tobin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Dr. Tobin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Rtna PC

    336 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chuong Le is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Notalgia Paresthetica, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Vascular Dementia.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

    330 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robbi Franklin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

    330 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mericle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mericle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Mericle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Merrell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Merrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lola Chambless is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chambless is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reid Thompson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1710, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Chan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Vanderbilt Children's Hematology-Oncology

    2200 Childrens Way # 6, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Esbenshade is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Esbenshade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Stem Cancer?

    Brainstem cancers are usually astrocytomas or gliomas that are classified by their location in different areas of the brainstem and include focal brainstem gliomas, diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), and diffuse midline gliomas. Depending on the type and location, brainstem cancers may progress slowly or rapidly, range from grades I–IV, and may occur in children and adults.

    When should I see a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Nashville, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Nashville, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Brain Stem Cancer doctors near Nashville, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Brain Stem Cancer doctors near Nashville, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Nashville, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Stem Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Brain Stem Cancer doctor near Nashville, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Brain Stem Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Brain Stem Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Brain Stem Cancer doctors near Nashville, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Brain Stem Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Stem Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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